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Bradford

Illinois · 768 residents · 0.398 sq mi
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Bradford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,200. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
768
−2%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,930 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6376987598208811990201020202024Bradford
2024772
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,074
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,397
+1%since 2000
from $16,279 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+48%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(774)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(741)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score10.2%(78)
Diversity Score
10
+171%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Illinois?

Bradford, Illinois has about 768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Illinois?

The typical household in Bradford, Illinois earns about $35,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradford, Illinois expensive?

In Bradford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Illinois?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bradford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, Illinois?

About 27.6% of people in Bradford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradford, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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